147: Wutong Town

The sounds from the small courtyard grew increasingly fervent, as a group of the town's former residents joined the Church of Eternal Life.

Outside the farmhouse courtyard, some people hid in the shadows, watching the courtyard with great apprehension, faintly hearing some fanatical voices.

"This Church of Eternal Life is truly a cult. It's only been a few days, and they've already incited so many people!"

A resident said in a hushed voice.

"I told you, my neighbor A-Sheng has been acting strange these past few days. I secretly followed him and found out he joined this Church of Eternal Life."

A middle-aged man in a white short-sleeved shirt and black shorts said.

"We need to tell the Public Security Office immediately. These people, look at their fanatical attitude, it's even more terrifying than pyramid schemes."

A man with a goatee said.

"Let's go, let's tell the Public Security Office now. Otherwise, a few days from now, who knows if our families will be lured in."

After seeing clearly, several people even climbed the courtyard wall, secretly took a few photos, and prepared to go to the Public Security Office.

"It says you are guilty, trapped in a false world, and obstructing the Eternal Life followers who seek the true world. You are guilty! Use your humble flesh and blood to please the great lord of eternal life!"

Just then, a pleasant female voice came out, right beside them.

The three men were startled, but before they could react, a pure white jade hand emerged from the chest of the man with the goatee. In the blood-red jade hand, a freshred heart was clutched.

"You..."

The pupils of the other two men trembled, and boundless fear surged into their hearts, making them unable to speak coherently.

"Shh, don't be afraid! To sacrifice yourselves to the great lord of eternal life, this is your supreme glory!"

Secretary Huang, dressed in a brand new professional hip-hugging skirt and white shirt, still looked as beautiful as ever. Her previously swollen face had returned to normal, and the smile on her face was fanatical and chilling.

If one ignored her blood-red right hand, she would be a beautiful woman.

"You... don't come... closer, we... we won't... say anything..."

The two were so scared they were dumbfounded, retreating frantically, trying to escape from there.

However, how could these ordinary people escape in front of Secretary Huang, a dependent of Su Yuan?

In just an instant, even with the restriction of her hip-hugging skirt, Secretary Huang still caught up to one of them. She seemed to particularly like hearts, and once again, with a seemingly delicate jade hand, she plucked out a still-beating heart.

"Don't kill me, I'm willing to join the Church of Eternal Life, I'm willing to believe in the great lord of eternal life!"

The last person was so scared that he didn't dare to flee, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing for mercy.

"Oh, you're willing to join the Church of Eternal Life?"

Secretary Huang walked over with a charming smile, squatted down, and pinched the chin of the trembling man.

"Yes, I... I'm willing!"

The man quickly said.

"Very good, sacrifice is an important form of faith."

Secretary Huang smiled. Her fair and pretty face made the man stare blankly for a moment. Her soft little hands touched the man's head, twisted it hard, and made the man see the scene behind him.

As Secretary Huang gently clapped her hands, several people emerged from the shadows and carried away the bodies of the three dead men.

At this moment, Manager Yang from inside also came out, looking at all this with indifferent eyes.

"The Public Security Office needs to act soon. Too many people have gone missing recently, and they should have noticed something."

Secretary Huang said with a smile.

"Then let's act. Let this small town become the first stronghold of the Church of Eternal Life. the great lord of eternal life is watching us!"

"the great lord of eternal life above! You are the pioneer of the endless abyss! The guardian of the true world!"

"the great lord of eternal life above, Wutong Town will become your pure land on earth!"

"The great..."

Manager Yang spoke, his tone filled with fanaticism, causing the followers behind him to shout along.

Wutong Town.

Legend has it that in ancient times, a divine tree once grew here, tall and majestic, fiery red all over, emitting divine light that illuminated a thousand li, and even a Phoenix resided on this divine tree.

This divine tree was called the Wutong Divine Tree.

Wutong Town was named after it. It is an ancient town with a long history, but it has not been developed into a tourist attraction, so it is relatively remote, and outsiders are almost unaware of it.

In Wutong Town, many mythical stories about the Wutong tree have been passed down through the ages, and some ancient places in the town are also planted with Wutong trees.

In front of the Wutong Town Public Security Office, in the open space, a Wutong tree with a vibrant green body is planted. Its branches and leaves are lush, its trunk is vigorous, and its main trunk is covered with cracks, like scales.

Two security vehicles drove in, and six Security Officers got out of the cars, walking into the Public Security Office with solemn expressions.

Although Wutong Town has a long history, it is located in a remote area and has never developed, so its population is small, even less than a thousand people.

Therefore, all the Security Officers in Wutong Town combined only number ten: one director, one deputy director who also serves as secretary, one clerk, and the remaining seven are ordinary Security Officers.

Moreover, besides the clerk, the Public Security Office also requires at least one Security Officer on duty, so the maximum number of people dispatched for an outdoor operation is six.

"Captain Liu, how is it? Any clues?"

The Security Officer on duty at the front desk asked with an expectant look.

"Didn't find anything. This is already the sixth person to go missing these past few days."

Liu Qi shook his head, his face looking very tired. The missing person cases of the past few days had exhausted everyone in the Public Security Office, both physically and mentally.

"Liu Qi, how is it?"

The two directors in the office both came out and looked at Liu Qi.

Liu Qi smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"It's too strange. I asked the people around, and they all said they didn't know. However, the missing person's wife didn't show any signs of sadness."

Liu Qi said.

"Such a big person, it's impossible that no one saw him. Are they lying?"

The director said.

"Even if the missing person's neighbor lied, it's impossible that all the missing people's neighbors lied."

The deputy director shook his head and said.

"Speaking of which, I was the one who investigated the last disappearance. At that time, the families of the missing person didn't seem to show any sadness either."

The deputy director continued.

"Old Miao, you can't be suspecting his family, right? What about the other missing people? It's impossible for them all to be family, and we've checked their homes and found no clues."

The director said.

"I recently heard that some kind of church seems to have appeared in the town and has already recruited many people. The timing is also very coincidental. I plan to rest for a bit and go investigate this afternoon."

Liu Qi said.

"I've also heard about this."

The director looked deeply at Liu Qi and said.

Just as the group was discussing, outside the Public Security Office, a group of followers of the Church of Eternal Life had already walked in in broad daylight, numbering over a hundred people!

"Is there something you need?!"

Liu Qi's voice was stern, already sensing that something was wrong. He drew his pistol. Within his field of vision, there were already dozens of people.

Moreover, everyone was dressed in black robes, clearly acting in an organized manner.

"Liu Qi!"

The deputy director called out, signaling him to calm down.

There were many people in front of them. If a conflict broke out accidentally, it would be big trouble.

"Fellow Security Officers, we are from the great Church of Eternal Life, and it is our great honor to inform you, congratulations on being able to sacrifice your flesh and blood to the great lord of eternal life!"

Manager Yang's entire body was hidden within the black robe and black mask, and his fanatical voice made everyone in the Public Security Office frown.

"Sacrifice yourselves to the great lord of eternal life! This is a divine gift!"

As his voice fell, the followers behind Manager Yang all rushed towards the Security Officers with fanatical expressions, holding weapons in their hands.

"Stop all of you! Otherwise, I'll shoot!"

Liu Qi shouted sternly, firing a shot at the ground in front, the loud gunshot shaking people's hearts.

However, the fanatical believers in front showed no hesitation and still charged forward.

"Captain Liu!"

Several Security Officers shouted nervously.

"Open fire! Aim for the legs!"

The director remained silent at this moment, and the deputy director gritted his teeth and gave the order.

However, just then.

"Bang!"

A gunshot rang out, and the deputy director clutched his chest, looking at the director with an expression of disbelief.

"Director Miao!"

Liu Qi followed the sound and turned his head, seeing this scene. He quickly aimed his gun at the director.

However, at this moment, a large group of fanatical believers had already arrived, instantly overwhelming all the Security Officers.

"Bang bang bang!"

With three gunshots, the Public Security Office quickly fell silent.